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he been in benghazi during the uprising. he had been on the ground in libya, but also as a career foreign service officer and ambassador in other parts of the middle east, he had been a -- a real leader of the foreign service. peace corps volunteer in morocco in the '80s, a graduate of berkeley, a real hero, and also sean smith, the foreign service officer. you're going to hear great sorrow and remorse. >> and are we going to hear from the secretary exactly what the state department and the administration plans to do to secure other embassies and consulates in the region and around the world? >> reporter: i think that secretary clinton will speak about the importance of securing the consulates and embassies around the world, but i think you'll hear more of that from president obama who is going to be speaking at the rose garden in less than an hour, we're told, so this is all very fast-moving. they have only just been trying to confirm who the other two americans besides sean smith and christopher stevens are. >> and andrea,
he been in benghazi during the uprising. he had been on the ground in libya, but also as a career foreign service officer and ambassador in other parts of the middle east, he had been a -- a real leader of the foreign service. peace corps volunteer in morocco in the '80s, a graduate of berkeley, a real hero, and also sean smith, the foreign service officer. you're going to hear great sorrow and remorse. >> and are we going to hear from the secretary exactly what the state department and...
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the fbi still has not made to it the incriminate scene in benghazi but witnesses say there was never an anti-american protest in benghazi, instead they say the consulate came under planned attack, that's in direct contradiction to the administration's version of the incident. and it happens as capitol hill calls for more details and asks for some more forthcoming details much exactly what happened in benghazi. secretary clinton's deputy is in tripoli, libya today. he'll be meeting with libya's new prime minister and preside over a memorial service for ambassador chris stevens. >> thank you, margaret brennan. if you've had it with junk mail join the club. the struggling u.s. postal service reportedly is cutting deals to increase direct mail advertising so it can make more money. last year americans got about 84 billion pieces of junk mail. cutting into local budgets cities and towns. they estimate they spend $1 billion throw the junk mail away. >>> some amusement park riders in southern california were left high and dry. the wind seeker ride stalled at knoxberry people. people were st
the fbi still has not made to it the incriminate scene in benghazi but witnesses say there was never an anti-american protest in benghazi, instead they say the consulate came under planned attack, that's in direct contradiction to the administration's version of the incident. and it happens as capitol hill calls for more details and asks for some more forthcoming details much exactly what happened in benghazi. secretary clinton's deputy is in tripoli, libya today. he'll be meeting with libya's...
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behind-the-scenes an fbi team is preparing to fly to benghazi to investigate the attack. the compound behind these walls is the major crime scene but any evidence left inside will have been badly contaminated by looters and curious local people who flooded in after the attack. here's what eyewitnesss, officials and libyan commanders in charge that night have told us. sometime around 9:30 p.m. about 70 armed men attacked the consulate's main gates with guns and heavy weapons. they then stormed in, overwhelming local and american security. with all four buildings on fire the libyan government ordered a local militia to the rescue. that militia helped to ferry 31 americans and the body of sean smith out the back gate in armored cars to a house a mile away rented by the u.s. government. shortly afterwards it too came under fierce attack. what we still don't know is how back at the compound ambassador stevens got separated from his security detail only to be found dead or dying just after midnight by the crowd. suspicions for the attack have focused on a powerful islamic milit
behind-the-scenes an fbi team is preparing to fly to benghazi to investigate the attack. the compound behind these walls is the major crime scene but any evidence left inside will have been badly contaminated by looters and curious local people who flooded in after the attack. here's what eyewitnesss, officials and libyan commanders in charge that night have told us. sometime around 9:30 p.m. about 70 armed men attacked the consulate's main gates with guns and heavy weapons. they then stormed...
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consulate in benghazi. margaret brennan is here. good morning. where are we with respect to what the president and the secretary of state is saying with respect to the libyans and what they're saying with the death of the american ambassador? >> they're certainly not changing their message to the press, which is don't ask us to answer your questions. what's happening behind closed doors is the hunt for chemical weapons and the hunt for some of those loose weapons, particularly so called man pads, those shoulder mounted missiles that can take down airplanes. that is being put front and center. the u.s. has continued some of the security training, which is interesting, even though there are no americans in benghazi and they pulled back the staffing at the u.s. embassy in tripoli. they have continued some of their training in other locations outside of the country to help them security weapons. >> the president's not meeting with any world leaders. hillary clinton is doing all the work here this week. >> he was taping "the view" while she was cross
consulate in benghazi. margaret brennan is here. good morning. where are we with respect to what the president and the secretary of state is saying with respect to the libyans and what they're saying with the death of the american ambassador? >> they're certainly not changing their message to the press, which is don't ask us to answer your questions. what's happening behind closed doors is the hunt for chemical weapons and the hunt for some of those loose weapons, particularly so called...
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that the libyan government is very reluctant to have a team of a couple of dozen fbi people going to benghazi, when the only people they could get to protect them are militias, and they know that the crime scene is long ago compromised, trampled through. it may or may not yield anything terribly important and if it does, if will yield it later. it is a difficult situation. >> any more information on the question of how much this may have been a preplanned attack? >> there is. and i think you have kind of put your thumb on the pulse of the problem there. in -- in these groups, we look for -- we want a wiring diagram, an organized picture, with al qaeda who ordered it. this group assisted. the problem is, the lines have blurred between these groups and their members. an sawar sharia are popping up in all of these countries. not al qaeda, but they are reading from the al qaeda narrative and they are influenced by formerly influential extremists in al qaeda. the actual truth, the picture isn't that clear, but we can piece it together and it's not satisfying the people who you can attach this atta
that the libyan government is very reluctant to have a team of a couple of dozen fbi people going to benghazi, when the only people they could get to protect them are militias, and they know that the crime scene is long ago compromised, trampled through. it may or may not yield anything terribly important and if it does, if will yield it later. it is a difficult situation. >> any more information on the question of how much this may have been a preplanned attack? >> there is. and i...
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ambassador to libya, chris ste vaccines, had gone to benghazi to establish a cultural center and help modernize a hospital. >> today we must declare this violence and intolerance has no place. >> reporter: it's still unclear what motivated the terrorist attack but president obama focused on that anti-muslim video made in california explaining why the u.s. can't and won't ban a movie that mr. obama himself described as crude and disgusting. >> i know that not all countries in this body share this particular understanding of the protection of free speech. we recognize that. but in 2012 at a time when anyone with a cell phone can spread offensive views around the world with the click of a button, the notion that we can control the flow of information is obsolete. >> reporter: a lot has changed since this group of leaders met a year ago. egypt and tunisia have held free election, libya's dictator, moammar gadhafi was deposed and killed. but the president argued those countries can't achieve democracy without sacrifice. >> i will always defend their right to do so. >> reporter: the preside
ambassador to libya, chris ste vaccines, had gone to benghazi to establish a cultural center and help modernize a hospital. >> today we must declare this violence and intolerance has no place. >> reporter: it's still unclear what motivated the terrorist attack but president obama focused on that anti-muslim video made in california explaining why the u.s. can't and won't ban a movie that mr. obama himself described as crude and disgusting. >> i know that not all countries in...
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>>> this morning on early today, murder in benghazi. president obama vows justice will be done after the horrific killing of the u.s. ambassador to libya. >>> money out the window. bank robbery suspects hurl cash after a high speed chase. >>> and baby buzz, what kate has been turning down that's >>> and baby buzz, what kate has been turning down that's sparking pregnancy rumors. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> hello and good morning. i'm mara schiavocampo. today we begin with firing back. in response to deadly attacks in libya that killed a u.s. ambassador u.s. war slips been sent to the coast and an elite group of marines will ramp up security. all of this as the obama administration responds to criticism from republican rifle mitt romney while investigating whether the attacks were specifically coordinated to take place on the anniversary of 9/11. nbc's steve handelsman has more. >> reporter: in cairo, another demonstration at the u.s. embassy. and after what happened in libya, president obama was harsh. in an interv
>>> this morning on early today, murder in benghazi. president obama vows justice will be done after the horrific killing of the u.s. ambassador to libya. >>> money out the window. bank robbery suspects hurl cash after a high speed chase. >>> and baby buzz, what kate has been turning down that's >>> and baby buzz, what kate has been turning down that's sparking pregnancy rumors. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> hello and good...
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according to the fbi isn't even in benghazi yet. they haven't secured that site is how journalists can wander through. >> the "new york times" reporting a major story attack in libya was a major blow to cia efforts, that was an important place and they were watching some important terrorist activity and those cia agents have been compromised in terms of their ability to do what they wanted to do. >> i'm sure there are many agencies active in that area, so responsibility for security for the ambassador and his staff falls on diplomatic security which is part of the state department, which is why they are under fire and why there's so much pressure to fill in some of the blanks. journalists are trying to do that. the state department has to produce a report in 60 days to congress. it's not clear how detailed that information will be. >> a lot more news. >>> southern california firefighters are battling two fast-moving wildfires. one near los angeles and east of san diego near the mexican border on the campo indian reservation. no inju
according to the fbi isn't even in benghazi yet. they haven't secured that site is how journalists can wander through. >> the "new york times" reporting a major story attack in libya was a major blow to cia efforts, that was an important place and they were watching some important terrorist activity and those cia agents have been compromised in terms of their ability to do what they wanted to do. >> i'm sure there are many agencies active in that area, so responsibility...
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they are still not in benghazi. state department will say, those that al qaeda and aqim is active in the region. there's arms coming from mali into libya and this is one of the countries where you have a new government that isn't in fully control of security in the area. >> they don't have the evidence, they are waiting for the fbi to investigate. do they have anything to suggest there might be a link? >> they don't say that they have evidence either way. what they do and talk about is one of the extremist groups in the are a, who is believed to be behind this but still don't have the evidence to assert that at this point may have some relationship with al qaeda. they just can't say either way. >> with us now arizona senator john mccain. senator, pleasure to have you here. before we talk politic, let me ask you this question. you knew the ambassador. admired the ambassador. what do you worry about here in the fact that there seems to be an inability to find out what happened, whether it's spontaneous or was there so
they are still not in benghazi. state department will say, those that al qaeda and aqim is active in the region. there's arms coming from mali into libya and this is one of the countries where you have a new government that isn't in fully control of security in the area. >> they don't have the evidence, they are waiting for the fbi to investigate. do they have anything to suggest there might be a link? >> they don't say that they have evidence either way. what they do and talk about...
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eamonn is in benghazi, what can you tell us? >> reporter: good morning, kate. we understand that an fbi team of special agents has arrived here in benghazi. they're keeping a low profile for security reasons and are expected to at some point begin investigating what exactly happened at that consulate. they're going to sift through the ashes and look for any clues that can identify any individuals involved in that attack. we know that the u.s. military has deployed its resources, including drones and other intelligence gathering mechanisms to try to keep an eye and ear out for any of these people involved. they're getting a lot of cooperation from the libyan government. the libyan government says that they believe this was a pre-planned attack, not an outburst of spontaneous violence. and they're also saying that they have four individuals in custody that they are questioning who may have possibly important information that could benefit the americans. they also have several other individuals under surveillance. but as we've seen in the past, one of the more dif
eamonn is in benghazi, what can you tell us? >> reporter: good morning, kate. we understand that an fbi team of special agents has arrived here in benghazi. they're keeping a low profile for security reasons and are expected to at some point begin investigating what exactly happened at that consulate. they're going to sift through the ashes and look for any clues that can identify any individuals involved in that attack. we know that the u.s. military has deployed its resources, including...
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consulate in benghazi. the attackers fought gun battles with u.s. and libya personnel for five hours until the u.s. ambassador and others were dead. the attack appeared too well organized to have been entirely spontaneo spontaneous. the libyan government profusely apologized. now washington is hunting the militants responsible. al qaeda cells in libya are a likely target. al qaeda recently threatened retaliation against the u.s. for its killing last summer of al qaeda's second in command, a libyan militant. intelligence officials suggest killing u.s. ambassador chris stevens in benghazi may have been al qaeda's response. a shock to the state department and his friends. >> we've lost really a great statesman. we've lost one of the highest quality people that anyone could ever know. >> as coffins of the american personnel were loaded on a train in tripoli, outside the white house a candle light vigil to honor the dead amid promises of delivering justice. >> reporter: the clashes in front of the u.s. embassy here are somewhat sporadic. they will have m
consulate in benghazi. the attackers fought gun battles with u.s. and libya personnel for five hours until the u.s. ambassador and others were dead. the attack appeared too well organized to have been entirely spontaneo spontaneous. the libyan government profusely apologized. now washington is hunting the militants responsible. al qaeda cells in libya are a likely target. al qaeda recently threatened retaliation against the u.s. for its killing last summer of al qaeda's second in command, a...
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consulate in benghazi. more from tripoli this morning. good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning, savannah. officials have arrested suspects and they have several more under surveillance across the eastern part of the country, but they are not shedding any light as to who these individuals are and what role they may have played in the deadly atta. what we do know is according to libyan officials some of these individuals have been taken into custody after footage emerged at the protest which officials here say was essentially the cover that was exploited by militant groups. they are convinced so far that this was not simple police an outburst or a spontaneous outburst of anger against an anti-islamic film that appeared in the u.s., but rather a coordinated planned attack that way exploited by militant groups perhaps affiliated with al qaeda in the eastern part of libya. >> all right. that report from tripoli this morning with the latest. thank you. it's 7:03. here's david. >>> thank you. the violent an
consulate in benghazi. more from tripoli this morning. good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning, savannah. officials have arrested suspects and they have several more under surveillance across the eastern part of the country, but they are not shedding any light as to who these individuals are and what role they may have played in the deadly atta. what we do know is according to libyan officials some of these individuals have been taken into custody after footage emerged at the...
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consulate in the libyan city of benghazi. clinton calling on libya's president now to help protect americans in this country. she says the u.s. is also working with governments in other countries to protect americans abroad. protests also erupting in egypt. take a look. this is the u.s. embassy in cry row. demonstrators scaled walls and tore down the u.s. flag there. most of the officials had left the compound, having been warned of this protest. this film was made by a california man. later it was dubbed in arabic and posted on youtube. >>> more than 190 people are dead in pakistan's two biggest cities after fires broke out in two factories. the largest fire is at a garment factory in karachi. crews are still trying to put out the flames there. firefighters say many of the 166 who died were trapped in a basement. 25 others are dead in a shoe factory in lahore. many in pakistan's factories lack basic safety equipment like fire exteinguishers or sprinkle systems. >>> someone shot a 16-year-old boy in the district. it happened
consulate in the libyan city of benghazi. clinton calling on libya's president now to help protect americans in this country. she says the u.s. is also working with governments in other countries to protect americans abroad. protests also erupting in egypt. take a look. this is the u.s. embassy in cry row. demonstrators scaled walls and tore down the u.s. flag there. most of the officials had left the compound, having been warned of this protest. this film was made by a california man. later it...
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. >>> this morning on "early today," murder in benghazi. president obama vows justice will be done after the horrific killing of the u.s. ambassador to libya. >>> money out the window. bank robbery suspects hurl cash during a high-speed police chase. >>> and baby buzz? what england's duchess kate has been turning down that's sparking pregnancy rumors. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> hello and good morning. welcome to our viewers across the nation, including the pacific time zone. i'm mara schiavocampo. today, we begin with firing back. in response to deadly attacks in libya that killed a u.s. ambassador and three diplomats, an elite group of marines has been sent to ramp up security at u.s. facilities in libya's capital. meanwhile, the violence has spread to yemen's capital this morning, where protesters have attacked the u.s. embassies. nbc's tracie potts has more from washington. tracie, good morning. >> reporter: hi, mara, good morning. good morning, everyone. here on capitol hill, the senate is condemning what happened
. >>> this morning on "early today," murder in benghazi. president obama vows justice will be done after the horrific killing of the u.s. ambassador to libya. >>> money out the window. bank robbery suspects hurl cash during a high-speed police chase. >>> and baby buzz? what england's duchess kate has been turning down that's sparking pregnancy rumors. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> hello and good morning. welcome to our viewers...
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consulate in benghazi after libyan security forces clashed with armed muslim protesters throwing handmade bombs at the compound. the gunmen were outraged over an american film promoted by an extremist anti-muslim advocate which criticizes islam and the prophet mohammed. secretary of state hillary clinton strongly condemned the attack. earlier tuesday anger over that same film boiled over at the u.s. embassy in cairo. thousands cheered while demonstrators pulled down the american flag and replaced it with a black islamic flag. >>> the white house is denying reports of a split with israel over iran's nuclear weapons program. a white house statement says president obama spoke on the telephone for an hour with israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu and reaffirmed they are united in their determination to stop iran from building a nuclear weapon. the statement refuted earlier reports that the president rejected a request from netanyahu for a meeting in washington next week. netanyahu wants specifics of what would provoke a u.s.-led military strike against iranian nuclear facilities. >>> wel
consulate in benghazi after libyan security forces clashed with armed muslim protesters throwing handmade bombs at the compound. the gunmen were outraged over an american film promoted by an extremist anti-muslim advocate which criticizes islam and the prophet mohammed. secretary of state hillary clinton strongly condemned the attack. earlier tuesday anger over that same film boiled over at the u.s. embassy in cairo. thousands cheered while demonstrators pulled down the american flag and...
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others injured in the attack were on board as well as 200 others evacuated from the consulate in benghazi. >>> a tense moment at romney's rally in fairfax yesterday. >> what a tragedy to lose such a wonderful -- wonderful people that have been so wonderful and appreciate their service for the country. >> a heckler tried to interrupt romney as he was pausing to remember the four americans killed in libya. the protesters was met with chants of "usa" from romney supporters. romney continued on to attack the president on his handling of the situation in the middle east. >>> and romney's running mate will visit virginia today. paul ryan set to hold a rally at rockingham fairgrounds in harrisonburg. in addition to mitt romney's visit yesterday, the first lady michelle obama was also in the state. she visited richmond and fredericksburg. at the same time, virginia appears to be leaning toward reelecting president obama. the latest nbc news/wall street journal/marist poll shows the president leading romney 49-44%. he holds the same lead in florida and a seven-point lead in ohio. all three states
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consulate in the city of benghazi. we've been told by libyan officials now confirmed by the president and others that the u.s. ambassador was in the consulate at the time along with three other americans when it was attacked first by rocket propelled grenades, then other kinds of homemade grenades and bullets. the consulate caught on fire. according to the doctor who treated the u.s. ambassador, he died of smoke inhalluation. >> factory fires in two major pakistani cities tuesday claimed more than 300 lives. officials say at least 289 bodies have been fulled from the charred rupps of a clothing factory in karachi. a fire at a shoe factory left at least 25 people there dead. apple unveiled the latest version of its iphone in san francisco today. the iphone 5 is expected to, with with 4 g cellular networks. a capability that many iphone rivals already have. there's speculation it will be a bigger screen, slimmer in design and have a bigger camera lens. sales could be big enough to give a noticeable boost to the nation's
consulate in the city of benghazi. we've been told by libyan officials now confirmed by the president and others that the u.s. ambassador was in the consulate at the time along with three other americans when it was attacked first by rocket propelled grenades, then other kinds of homemade grenades and bullets. the consulate caught on fire. according to the doctor who treated the u.s. ambassador, he died of smoke inhalluation. >> factory fires in two major pakistani cities tuesday claimed...
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consulate in benghazi, libya. nbc's brian mooar has details. >> reporter: was the attack on the u.s. consulate in libya spontaneous or did terrorists use a protest over an anti-islamic film as cover? >> opportunistic extremist elements came to the consulate as this was unfolding. they came with heavy weapons, which unfortunately are readily available in post-revolutionary libya. >> reporter: libya's interim president says it was coordinated, but not by libyans. >> it was planned by foreigners, by people who entered the country few months ago. >> reporter: libyan officials say they've rounded up dozens of suspects. the fbi is hoping to deliver a definitive answer on what happened, but has been unable to reach the consulate in benghazi because it's still too dangerous. the waves of anti-american protests from north africa to asia appear to be ebbing, but critics of current u.s. policy say the protests are not the problem, they're a symptom. >> if we all decide to rally around the video as the problem, we are going t
consulate in benghazi, libya. nbc's brian mooar has details. >> reporter: was the attack on the u.s. consulate in libya spontaneous or did terrorists use a protest over an anti-islamic film as cover? >> opportunistic extremist elements came to the consulate as this was unfolding. they came with heavy weapons, which unfortunately are readily available in post-revolutionary libya. >> reporter: libya's interim president says it was coordinated, but not by libyans. >> it was...
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ambassador's body and three other bodies have been taken to the benghazi airport. there are some reports that at least one, perhaps all of them, may have been u.s. marines, but we have not been able to confirm that. our source is only saying that it was the ambassador. three other bodies and that the libyan president and prime minister are expected to make statements about this sometime today. >> and richard, before i let you go, the film that is at the center of this controversy that seems to denounce islam and has angered these protesters has been out for a while. does it seem though as if u.s. officials were caught somewhat flat-footed by these protests? >> reporter: no. i think the u.s. saw this coming. the video has been out there for a while. it was a very obscure online movie, but the case had been picked up by a local preacher here, and the local preacher began to talk about it and started to say that this movie, and it was only described as a movie, not a youtube-type video, was about to be broadcast nationwide in the united states on the anniversary of 9/
ambassador's body and three other bodies have been taken to the benghazi airport. there are some reports that at least one, perhaps all of them, may have been u.s. marines, but we have not been able to confirm that. our source is only saying that it was the ambassador. three other bodies and that the libyan president and prime minister are expected to make statements about this sometime today. >> and richard, before i let you go, the film that is at the center of this controversy that...
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consulate in benghazi. at the same time government that is extremely anxious to cooperate with the united states, extremely interested to behave the way of government should do in a situation of this sort. in addition, we see something that we very rarely see to take a position in favor of all government control. they are trying to -- the militias and the problem of the militias. we are very lucky to have with us three people who have been -- recently. i think both fred and cofield were there in july and i think these just came out. i thought it had been even more recently. they have all spent a considerable amount of time in libya and are well acquainted with the situation. let me briefly introduce them, starting am i right with fred wary. fred is the latest addition to the military program here. is a senior associate in the program and he specializes essentially on security issues and covers not only libya but also covers the gulf countries. i think you should look forward to a lot more work from him. to
consulate in benghazi. at the same time government that is extremely anxious to cooperate with the united states, extremely interested to behave the way of government should do in a situation of this sort. in addition, we see something that we very rarely see to take a position in favor of all government control. they are trying to -- the militias and the problem of the militias. we are very lucky to have with us three people who have been -- recently. i think both fred and cofield were there...
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fbi evidence teams are now arriving in benghazi trying to help out this investigation. last night libya announcing four arrests in connection with the u.s. embassy deaths and they say they are still looking for more. secretary of state hillary clinton has now identified the two u.s. security guards who were among those killed. >> they were good and brave men. they were committed to the cause of building a brighter future for the people of libya. >> both of those men, former navy s.e.a.l.s, said to have ties to southern california. president obama vowing to bring those responsible to justice, telling voters on the campaign trail yesterday that, quote, no act of terror will go unpuni unpunished. his opponent, mitt romney, now shifting his focus back to the economy after heavy backlash to his critical comments to the president's handling of the crisis in libya. >>> back here in the bay area, a group is going to begin teaching vallejo residents how to launch a new police oversight group. the national cop watch organization is offering the training this weekend amid growing
fbi evidence teams are now arriving in benghazi trying to help out this investigation. last night libya announcing four arrests in connection with the u.s. embassy deaths and they say they are still looking for more. secretary of state hillary clinton has now identified the two u.s. security guards who were among those killed. >> they were good and brave men. they were committed to the cause of building a brighter future for the people of libya. >> both of those men, former navy...
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in benghazi, he was far from dorothy and tyrone jr. and he laid down his life, protecting his friends. today, he is home. sean smith lived to serve. first in the air force and then at the state department. he knew the dangers of this calling. in benghazi, he was far from home, and he laid down his life in service. today, sean is home. chris stevens is everything america wants in an ambassador. he first went to the region as a young man in the peace corps during the revolution. he arrived in libya in a cargo ship. he believed in libya and its people and how they loved him back. in benghazi, he laid down his life for his friends, libyan and american, and for us all. today, chris is home. four americans, four patriots. they loved this country. they chose to serve it. they served it well. they had a mission. they believe in it. they knew of the dangers. they accepted them. they did not simply increase the american ideals, but lived it. they embody it. they had courage. they have hope and the idealism, the fundamental american belief that w
in benghazi, he was far from dorothy and tyrone jr. and he laid down his life, protecting his friends. today, he is home. sean smith lived to serve. first in the air force and then at the state department. he knew the dangers of this calling. in benghazi, he was far from home, and he laid down his life in service. today, sean is home. chris stevens is everything america wants in an ambassador. he first went to the region as a young man in the peace corps during the revolution. he arrived in...
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meantime, the investigation into the death of ambassador chris stevens and three other americans in benghazi, according to witnesses now, libyans tried to rescue him but were frustrated when there was no ambulance, no first aid. the u.s. and libyans cooperating in that investigation. >> tracie potts in washington, thank you. >>> well, now here's a look at some other stories making news early today in america. >>> in dallas, just frightening video, and it shows the moment when two women were struck by a hit-and-run driver and they drove down an embankment to escape. the victims had pulled over on a highway off ramp because of a flat tire. police were responding to that call when the hit and run happened right in front of them. the other driver remains on the loose. >>> in georgia, an even more bizarre hit and run. someone plowed right into a house in the middle of the night while two people were inside. they didn't even know it happened until the next morning when they woke up and they found a good chunk of their house completely gone. >>> in oregon, rescuers did a perfect job of saving a kit
meantime, the investigation into the death of ambassador chris stevens and three other americans in benghazi, according to witnesses now, libyans tried to rescue him but were frustrated when there was no ambulance, no first aid. the u.s. and libyans cooperating in that investigation. >> tracie potts in washington, thank you. >>> well, now here's a look at some other stories making news early today in america. >>> in dallas, just frightening video, and it shows the moment...
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consulate in benghazi burned. >> there are no words that excuse the killing of innocence. there's no video that justifies an attack on an embassy. >> reporter: there was no sympathy from the president, but he called for a deeper look into the root causes of anti-u.s. muslim rioting and demanded muslim leaders do more now. >> it is time to marginalize those who, even when not directly resorting to violence, use hatred of america or the west or israel as the central organizing principle of politics. >> reporter: iran's president, ahmadinejad, called for elimination of israel. >> make no mistake, a nuclear armed iran is not a challenge that can be contained. >> reporter: israeli prime minister netanyahu publicly pushed president obama. he didn't. >> america wants to resolve this issue through diplomacy and we believe there is still time and space to do so. >> reporter: mitt romney was in new york saying not enough good jobs in muslim nations leads to radicalism. he promised aid to promote private industry. >> nothing we can do as a nation will change lives and nations more ef
consulate in benghazi burned. >> there are no words that excuse the killing of innocence. there's no video that justifies an attack on an embassy. >> reporter: there was no sympathy from the president, but he called for a deeper look into the root causes of anti-u.s. muslim rioting and demanded muslim leaders do more now. >> it is time to marginalize those who, even when not directly resorting to violence, use hatred of america or the west or israel as the central organizing...
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consulate in benghazi, libya, where four americans died, evidence the u.s. continues to be vulnerable to terrorist attacks. >> they were killed in the course of a terrorist attack. >> reporter: much else remains unanswered or under dispute. was al qaeda involved? >> we are looking at indications that individuals involved in the attack may have had connections to al qaeda. >> reporter: was the attack planned like the libyan government insists or was it spontaneous like u.s. intelligence officials believe? >> i just don't think that people come to protest equipped with rpgs and other heavy weapons. >> we are conducting interviews, gathering evidence, and trying to sort out the facts. >> reporter: as investigators sort out the facts, the families of those men killed are laying their loved ones to rest. scenes of sadness republican senator susan collins says could have been prevented had the consulate been better protected. >> i'm just stunned and appalled that there wasn't better security. >> reporter: one of the many factors under evaluation as the u.s. tries
consulate in benghazi, libya, where four americans died, evidence the u.s. continues to be vulnerable to terrorist attacks. >> they were killed in the course of a terrorist attack. >> reporter: much else remains unanswered or under dispute. was al qaeda involved? >> we are looking at indications that individuals involved in the attack may have had connections to al qaeda. >> reporter: was the attack planned like the libyan government insists or was it spontaneous like...
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. >>> in libya, the unrest continues as the airspace above the city of benghazi is now a no-fly zone for at least 48 hours. authorities only say at this point the airspace has been shut down due to unspecified security fears. libya's prime minister says now four people have been arrested in connection with tuesday's deadly attack on the american embassy. at this point no formal charges have been filed. u.s. ambassador chris stevens and three other americans were killed during the attack. >>> this morning we're also learning more about those three other americans killed in the embassy attack. the state department says two former navy s.e.a.l.s, tyrone woods and glen doherty, seen here, tied while providing security at the consulate. both were long-time residents of san diego county. woods was the father of three as well as a registered nurse and paramedic. doherty was also a paramedic and had previously protected americans in iraq and afghanistan and elsewhere. diplomat sean smith was the father of two and also an avid online gamer. in fact the director of one online gaming guild says
. >>> in libya, the unrest continues as the airspace above the city of benghazi is now a no-fly zone for at least 48 hours. authorities only say at this point the airspace has been shut down due to unspecified security fears. libya's prime minister says now four people have been arrested in connection with tuesday's deadly attack on the american embassy. at this point no formal charges have been filed. u.s. ambassador chris stevens and three other americans were killed during the...
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embassy in benghazi, libya. that attack killed american ambassador and bay area native chris stevens and three other americans. again, let's take a live look at the scene that's under way in cairo. we're also just getting reports, hearing reports that the canadian embassy has been closed in cairo, which is very near the u.s. embassy in cairo. it has been closed as a precaution. again, we are getting reports the canadian embassy is now closed in cairo. we are working to get that information confirmed. >> nonstop chaos in the streets there. >>> this morning bay area native christopher stevens very much in the hearts an minds of people across the country as the nation mourns the very first u.s. ambassador killed in the line duty in 33 years. stevens was a uc berkeley graduate and last night they held a vigil to honor their fallen brother. many expressed extreme sorrow and pride. >> although we are saddened by his death, we are proud of our brother for sacrificing his life in service to our country. >> stevens, we c
embassy in benghazi, libya. that attack killed american ambassador and bay area native chris stevens and three other americans. again, let's take a live look at the scene that's under way in cairo. we're also just getting reports, hearing reports that the canadian embassy has been closed in cairo, which is very near the u.s. embassy in cairo. it has been closed as a precaution. again, we are getting reports the canadian embassy is now closed in cairo. we are working to get that information...
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the protests come just a day after demonstrators stormed the consulate in benghazi, libya, and killed a u.s. ambassador along with three other people. in reaction to the killings the president ordered 50 elite marines to the region to help restore order inside u.s. installations in that country and the president sent two warships off the coast of libya. they're equipped with tomahawk cruise missiles. they are waiting for orders. and in cairo, riot police around the embassy there had to fire tear gas at protesters several times to disperse the crowd. they responded with rocks. tuesday night protesters in egypt climbed the u.s. embassy walls and burned the american flag there. another possible problem, egypt is operating under a new government. >> i don't think we would consider them an ally but we don't consider them an enemy. they are a new government that is trying to find its way. >> reporter: we're going to show you, this is a live picture of the streets of cairo. the embassy's website there urges americans to avoid areas of large gatherings, even those labeled as peaceful demonstr
the protests come just a day after demonstrators stormed the consulate in benghazi, libya, and killed a u.s. ambassador along with three other people. in reaction to the killings the president ordered 50 elite marines to the region to help restore order inside u.s. installations in that country and the president sent two warships off the coast of libya. they're equipped with tomahawk cruise missiles. they are waiting for orders. and in cairo, riot police around the embassy there had to fire...
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because of what happened in benghazi today somewhere chris stevens is smiling. he's smiling because this is the real libya the libya that he knew and loved so well, the libya he wanted america to support and remain engaged with, the libya of which he ultimately gave his light. these brave people in libya are friends of america. they want our help and they need our help. and we must continue to provide it with them, which is exactly what chris stevens would have wanted. if the the senate were to cut off all u.s. assistance to libya now, as this amendment before us would do, it would abandon our friends to our terrorist enemies, destroy america's moral standing in the world and do egregious harm to our national interests. mr. kerry: kerry: i reserve the balance of our time. how much time do we have remaining? the presiding officer: four minutes. mr. kerry: i redisplerve the reserve the balance. thank you. the presiding officer: who yields time? mr. kerry: how much time is remaining altogether? the presiding officer: 2 minutes, 20 seconds on senator paul time. four
because of what happened in benghazi today somewhere chris stevens is smiling. he's smiling because this is the real libya the libya that he knew and loved so well, the libya he wanted america to support and remain engaged with, the libya of which he ultimately gave his light. these brave people in libya are friends of america. they want our help and they need our help. and we must continue to provide it with them, which is exactly what chris stevens would have wanted. if the the senate were to...
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consulate in benghazi, libya, and how bay area native ambassador christopher stevens and three others were killed. was it an inside job? did the terrorists have help? those are among the questions. it will not just be the panel but also the fbi conducting its own independent investigation. >>> now to the arab world front. protests continuing today after friday prayers. at least one person reported dead in pakistan. it should be reported that the united states has spent $70,000 in ads with president obama and secretary of state clinton announcing that they were not behind this anti-muslim video and that americans have respect for the muslim world. live in washington, brian mooar. laura, back to you. >> thanks, brian. >>> switching things up, happening now, the wait is almost over. apple fans are now counting the hours until they can get their hands on the newest iphone. >> it's almost here. it's like a rock star. scott mcgrew is our own rock star live in los gatos this morning with some of those die hard apple fans. i guess it's kind of a ritual as well, waiting in that cold just to be
consulate in benghazi, libya, and how bay area native ambassador christopher stevens and three others were killed. was it an inside job? did the terrorists have help? those are among the questions. it will not just be the panel but also the fbi conducting its own independent investigation. >>> now to the arab world front. protests continuing today after friday prayers. at least one person reported dead in pakistan. it should be reported that the united states has spent $70,000 in ads...
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in libya, state department workers who were stationed in benghazi have all been evacuated and moved to tripoli. last night libyan officials announced four arrests in connection with the u.s. embassy deaths and says they are tracking more suspects. the family of ambassador stevens is gathering in washington, d.c., as they wait for his body to return to u.s. soil. last night stevens' younger sister spoke exclusively on "rock center with brian williams." >> he spoke a little bit about the security but he really didn't make a big deal of it. he more spoke of how much he enjoyed the work that he was doing and diplomatic mission that he was on. >> 52-year-old chris stevens was a bay area native. he went to piedmont high and then went on to uc berkeley and graduated from the hastings law school in san francisco. >>> closer to home, a fallen chp officer has now been laid to rest following an emotional final tribute that drew thousands to a vacaville church. >> ken, i know you can hear me. i want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for always being there for me. and i look forward to seein
in libya, state department workers who were stationed in benghazi have all been evacuated and moved to tripoli. last night libyan officials announced four arrests in connection with the u.s. embassy deaths and says they are tracking more suspects. the family of ambassador stevens is gathering in washington, d.c., as they wait for his body to return to u.s. soil. last night stevens' younger sister spoke exclusively on "rock center with brian williams." >> he spoke a little bit...
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meantime, none of this had to do with the deaths in benghazi, by the way. same issue, different group of protesters. but the question is did mitt romney jump into this too soon. as you alluded to, some republicans here on capitol hill now say yes. it's still a developing situation. we've seen that with more protests today. they think he really should have stayed out of it as the situation was unfolding. the president, president obama, asked about that, asked about whether it was irresponsible for romney to jump in and criticize them in the midst of this crisis said that's up to the american people to decide. marla. >> okay, thank you. >>> new this morning, police in san jose right now investigating what they believe was a fight which ended with two people being stabbed. investigators say this all happened just after 2:50 this morning near tintersection of north ninth street and east julian street. police found two men both suffering from multiple stab wounds. they were both rushed to the hospital but so far no word on their condition or any suspects. we wil
meantime, none of this had to do with the deaths in benghazi, by the way. same issue, different group of protesters. but the question is did mitt romney jump into this too soon. as you alluded to, some republicans here on capitol hill now say yes. it's still a developing situation. we've seen that with more protests today. they think he really should have stayed out of it as the situation was unfolding. the president, president obama, asked about that, asked about whether it was irresponsible...
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an opportunistic attack, while clinton said there was no actionable intelligence that an attack on benghazi was actually planned. >>> meanwhile, one of the women in the controversial film that is believed to have triggered the attack on the u.s. consulate is suing. cindy lee garcia says she's received death threats since "innocence of muslim" went viral. she has sued the movie's producer for fraud, slander and emotional distress. garcia has also sued youtube to remove the video. she says the filmmaker lied to her about the movie, saying it was a historical arabian desert adventure film. >>> capitol hill lawmakers expected to grill the inspector general this morning. they're very upset about an operation called fast and furious. this one ended up as a botched sting from arizona to mexico, resulting in hundreds of weapons turning up at crime scenes. brian mooar is live on capitol hill with all the information about what we should be hearing today. brian, good morning. >> reporter: hi, jon. well, the inspector general, his name is michael horowitz, released a scathing report calling fast and f
an opportunistic attack, while clinton said there was no actionable intelligence that an attack on benghazi was actually planned. >>> meanwhile, one of the women in the controversial film that is believed to have triggered the attack on the u.s. consulate is suing. cindy lee garcia says she's received death threats since "innocence of muslim" went viral. she has sued the movie's producer for fraud, slander and emotional distress. garcia has also sued youtube to remove the...
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and the fbi not yet able to get into benghazi where the u.s. wants to know exactly what happened, who was behind the deaths of our ambassador and three other u.s. state department employees there. susan rice, the u.n. ambassador, said they had no warning of an imminent attack but extremists with weapons readily available in libya just showed up at these demonstrations. that's not what we're hearing from the libyan national congress. the head of that says this is a well-planned attack. foreigners who came into libya for months had planned this attack. meantime in afghanistan, as you mentioned, we've had two attacks with six u.s. soldiers killed. those so-called insider attacks, because they're believed to have been perpetrated by the very afghan forces we're supposed to be training. laura. >> very interesting. thank you. >>> new this morning, time to talk a little baseball. the a's have 16 games left in the regular season. they currently sit atop the american league wild card race, but that's good news, hardly a guarantee for a playoff spot but
and the fbi not yet able to get into benghazi where the u.s. wants to know exactly what happened, who was behind the deaths of our ambassador and three other u.s. state department employees there. susan rice, the u.n. ambassador, said they had no warning of an imminent attack but extremists with weapons readily available in libya just showed up at these demonstrations. that's not what we're hearing from the libyan national congress. the head of that says this is a well-planned attack....
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in benghazi, he was far from dorothy and tyrone jr. and he laid down his life, protecting his friends. today he is home. sean smith lived to surf. new the perils of this calling from his time in baghdad. there, far from home, he thought of heather, cement, and nathan, and he laid down his life in service to us all. today sean is home. chris stevens is everything we wanted as an ambassador, as everyone has come to see. he arrived in libya on a cargo ship. how he believed in libya and its people and how they love him libya, hethey're in lay down his bike -- his life for him friends, libyan and americans, and for us all. today, chris is home. four americans, four trips. they loved this country and chose to serve it and served it well. they had a mission and gave it believed in it. they knew the danger and they accepted it. they did not simply embrace the american ideal. they lived it. they embodied in it. the courage, the hope, and the idealism, that fundamental american believe that we can lead this world a little better than before. tha
in benghazi, he was far from dorothy and tyrone jr. and he laid down his life, protecting his friends. today he is home. sean smith lived to surf. new the perils of this calling from his time in baghdad. there, far from home, he thought of heather, cement, and nathan, and he laid down his life in service to us all. today sean is home. chris stevens is everything we wanted as an ambassador, as everyone has come to see. he arrived in libya on a cargo ship. how he believed in libya and its people...
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consulate in benghazi an act of terrorism? >> i have no doubt about that, and it's a preplanned act of terrorism directed at the american citizens. >> what is your evidence that it was a preplanned act of terrorism? >> number one is choosing the date. 11th of september has all the significance. if we take the facts about the way it was executed, you can see there's enough proof that it is a preplanned act of terrorism. >> describe the attack based on your investigation. >> it's too early for me to give the details about this, but it was launched with a high degree of accuracy which means that the perpetrators must have some kind of exercise on how to launch these rockets. >> you're confirming that rpg's were used in the initial attack. >> the attack. and mortars. >> mortars were used in the subsequent attack. >> subsequent, yes. >> and do you know how many mortars were used? >> about five, i think. >> and you're saying that these were fired with such accuracy -- >> yes. >> -- that this could not have been done with someone wit
consulate in benghazi an act of terrorism? >> i have no doubt about that, and it's a preplanned act of terrorism directed at the american citizens. >> what is your evidence that it was a preplanned act of terrorism? >> number one is choosing the date. 11th of september has all the significance. if we take the facts about the way it was executed, you can see there's enough proof that it is a preplanned act of terrorism. >> describe the attack based on your investigation....